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There are still peripheral devices such as certain types of printers, scanners and external hard drives that require a parallel connection despite the widespread use of the USB and Firewire connection standards. In case your desktop didn’t come with a parallel port or needs to have more of this type, you can always add one through an expansion card like NetMos 9805.

The NetMos 9805 PCI Parallel Port is based on the IEEE 1284 standard and connects to your motherboard through the PCI slot. Among other features, this driver update allows for compatibility with the Centronics printer interface and other 1284 operation modes such as Extended Capability Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP). The mode selection can be done through programming. The NetMos 9805 is known for its low power need and comparably high speed. Its data transfer rates can reach about 1.5 Mbps. The current version available here is 2.0.0.18 which was released last May 2, 2011. It is compatible with Windows 98, 2000, NT, and Windows XP.

This can be used for scanners, digital cameras, print and image processing to bring the devices best. The best thing with SilverFast Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 is that it has LaserSoft imaging to adjust hundreds of flatbed and film scanners, and digital cameras. With this latest version, scanner and printer or digital camera can be calibrated. The SilverFast Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 can be used for Windows 2000, XP,Vista and 7 operating systems and was published April 12, 2011.

This can be used for scanners, digital cameras, print and image processing to bring the devices best. The best thing with SilverFast Ai Epson Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 is that it has LaserSoft imaging to adjust hundreds of flatbed and film scanners, and digital cameras. With this latest version, scanner and printer or digital camera can be calibrated. Updated April 11, 2011, The SilverFast Ai Epson Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 can be used for Windows 2000, XP,Vista, 7 and NT operating systems. This software is free to try (with watermark on the output) and $119.00 to buy.

This can be used for scanners, digital cameras, print and image processing to bring the devices best. The best thing with SilverFast Ai Epson 4990 Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 is that it has LaserSoft imaging to adjust hundreds of flatbed and film scanners, and digital cameras. with this latest version, scanner and printer or digital camera can be calibrated.

The SilverFast Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 can be used for Windows 2000, XP,Vista, 7 and NT operating systems, released on April 11, 2011. It is free to try (includes watermarks on the output) and $119.00 to buy.

This can be used for scanners, digital cameras, print and image processing to bring out the device’s best. The best thing with SilverFast Ai (Hewlett Packard) Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 is that it has LaserSoft imaging to adjust hundreds of flatbed and film scanners, and digital cameras.

With this latest version, scanner and printer or digital camera can be calibrated. The SilverFast Ai (Hewlett Packard) Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 can be used for Windows 2000, XP,Vista and 7 operating systems.

Another advantage of SilverFast iSRD is the lack of deterioration in image detail. The scans show the finest details without artifacts and keeps the details of film grain. iSRD uses multi-processor technology, so scan speeds are much faster! This could almost double the productivity of SilverFast for Canon Scanner!

SilverFast ® supports a large number of Reflecta scanners. The unique features of SilverFast have been specially programmed to take full advantage of their technical properties. This version was added on April 11, 2011.

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This can be used for scanners, digital cameras, print and image processing to bring the devices best. The best thing with SilverFast Ai Epson 4870 Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 is that it has LaserSoft imaging to adjust hundreds of flatbed and film scanners, and digital cameras. With this latest version (April 11, 2011), scanner and printer or digital camera can be calibrated. The SilverFast Ai Epson 4870 Scanner Software Version 6.6.2r4 can be used for Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 and NT operating systems.

One of the most useful devices to become commonplace in the past decade is the scanner. As these machines get better and cheaper, they have become a staple in homes and offices around the world, giving people a way of converting paper photos and documents into electronic images that can be shared with people across the globe.

If you’re an artist, an archivist, or simply someone who needs to have all the latest electronic toys, then it won’t be long before you’ll be connecting one to your PC. Unfortunately, if you’re one of the many computer users still running Windows XP, then you could have a problem getting the device to work right off the bat.

Old, But Not Out

Even five years after the introduction of its first replacement, Windows Vista, and almost two years after the release of Vista’s replacement Windows 7, Windows XP continues to dominate the market with an estimated share of over 40% of all PCs. Its popularity is rooted in its reliability and stability, but it is beginning to show its age when it comes to the ability to support the latest gadgets and peripherals.

Some of the latest printers, scanners, and even DVD drives have shown compatibility issues when connected to machines running Windows XP. While it might scare off a lot of casual users, you’ll be pleased to know that by following a few simple steps, you should be able to resolve these problems without sending back your brand new device or resorting to an OS change.

Get the Right Drivers

A driver is basically the software that interfaces between your PC and your devices. Without the right drivers, your device will be rendered incompatible with your computer. A brand new scanner, as with most peripherals, should come with a CD or DVD containing the appropriate driver for your operating system. In fact, to be absolutely certain, you should first check if the device you buy is supported by Windows XP.

There’s also a chance that the drivers on the CD included with your scanner might not be the latest version. This is why we recommend you should run a system scan to check for and download the latest official driver versions.

Keep Your Windows Up to Date

If the device you bought is listed as supported by Windows XP but can’t seem to install or work properly, then you might not have the most current version of the OS installed. Updates and service packs also contain generic drivers and system files that help keep Windows XP abreast with all the latest hardware developments. Updates for your OS are available from Microsoft’s website here.

LaserSoft Imaging has long been setting the standard for digital imaging software with their primary application product SilverFast. This is actually a family of programs divided into the kind of device primarily supported and this includes various scanners, digital cameras, and printers. As an added measure of compatibility, the company designs their software in association with the different hardware manufacturers that focus on digital imaging. If you’re looking for an application for your Minolta scanner, then this particular version of SilverFast Ai might just be the program you need.

SilverFast Ai is the edition for advanced and professional users. The application can be used on its own, as a plug-in for Photoshop, or as general API (TWAIN) for bridging digital imaging devices and software. This update, version 6.6.2r4 released January 25, 2011, adds several robust features such as support for Photoshop CS5 and direct conversion of Ektar 100 film negatives to colored positives through its NegaFix function. It can now also allow your Minolta scanner to handle HDRi raw data images and accommodate a wider variety of digital camera profiles. The update is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7.

Click here to download the latest trial version of SilverFast Ai Minolta scanner software. Take note that with this trial copy all output will have a watermark of the brand.

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